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ϳԹ and Illinois State Legislative Black and Latino Caucuses came together as a community in a time of political polarization.

CHICAGO (December 13, 2016) — In a forum moderated by Illinois Business Immigration Coalition’s Executive Director Rebecca Shi, Illinois State Legislators engaged the ϳԹ community on tensions surrounding the past election cycle. To foster a time of healing and reconciliation, the Illinois State Legislative Black and Latino Caucuses along with North Park sought to embody a spirit of hospitality to all students and the community.

Confirmed Legislators

Bringing a unique lens as public officials, Illinois legislators explored concerns the political process has caused among their constituents. Legislators attending the forum included:

  • Ill. State Representative of the 24th District: Elizabeth Hernandez, Illinois Legislative Latino caucus member
  • Ill. State Representative of the 30th District: William Davis, Illinois Legislative Black caucus member
  • Ill. State Representative of the 13th District: Gregory Harris

Building an Engaged Citizenry Through Open Conversation

As part of North Park’s experiential learning philosophy and curriculum, “the forum aims for students to become active participants in the democratic process, one of the hallmarks of a meaningful education,” says ϳԹ’s Urban Outreach Coordinator, Richard Kohng.

Event Details

This free, ticketed event, along with a dinner, was held Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6:00–7:30 pm on North Park’s campus at Hamming Hall.

 

 

 

 

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